A collaborative platform consolidating resources, methodologies, and expertise to foster better decision-making and grow entrepreneurial ecosystems across the continent. Explore the rich content below.
TOOLS
Comprehensive guides, data sources, and easy-to-navigate legal libraries to empower change-makers in navigating complex policy landscapes and driving impactful change.
LEARN
Online bite-sized courses on entrepreneurship policymaking for all levels, providing valuable insights and practical skills for professional development and practical applications.
PUBLICATIONS
Extensive library of case studies, reports, and academic papers about entrepreneurship policy with real-world examples and in-depth analyses to inform policy decisions.
Startup Survival Rate
Despite Africa being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, only 1 out of 5 startups in Africa survive beyond their fifth year.
Regulatory Challenges
Over 60% of African entrepreneurs cite regulatory barriers as a significant challenge to scaling their businesses. This stark reality underscores the need for robust entrepreneurial ecosystem support.
This platform aims to reverse these trends by providing comprehensive resources, tools, education, and networking opportunities to empower change-makers in developing their entrepreneurial ecosystems.
News & Events
Rwandan researcher is focused on improving African entrepreneurial ecosystems
September 9, 2025
Empowering African Youth Voices Through the CEP: Working with Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD)
July 31, 2025
Part 2/2 Designing Innovative Entrepreneurship Policies: How Cabo Verde Is Co-Creating a Startup Act
July 11, 2025
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Our Partners
The ecosystem.build platform is a collaborative initiative pooling knowledge and resources to develop entrepreneurial ecosystems. The platform brings together the leading organizations in this field, bridging expertise in policy-making, research, data and participatory processes.
